Yesterday we went out to get the laundry done at the Laundromat (washing machine is broken, have purchased a new one, but there is a 2 week wait). It was…
Hate housework? Hypnosis might help
I read today about a woman who loves cleaning. I wish I was one; I cannot stand housework, cleaning or organising the house. For me is very much a chore. …
Appliances fail and horse races
Today was freezing as was last night. It is only April and we are so cold I think this winter this year will be a very cold one. If winter…
Happy Little Vegemite
I am very pleased to report that my first assignment for this semester gained a high distinction, and as a bonus I have gotten an extra on my overall grade….
Take 2
Lunches are packed, clothes are in school bags for emergencies, and we are good to go. Today did not turn out like I had envisioned: organising and sorting things around…
Pupil free day or extra holiday?
I was under the impression that pre-school started today. I was wrong! After we got to the school the door was closed, and no parents about. I left kids in…
Term 2 Eve
I am very excited, pre-school starts again tomorrow. School going back makes me very happy. Now, what will I be doing with my time off? Well I am glad you…
Cardboard is king
On Friday I visited some friends, and the girls were given a cardboard box to play with. The girls were pretending to be a Jack in the Box. This game…
Weird things you hear yourself saying
Being a mother you catch yourself saying the strangest things, some that come to mind are: “Let me smell your bum” “When you pretend to be crocodiles don’t bite your…
Sun = Laundry and Playtime
A sunny day with no clouds in the sky, just brilliant! What a great thing to wake up to. If I was not a mother and had a tidy organised…
Wet weather options
It was a big day for us girls on Wednesday. Off to an indoor play centre and then in the evening to a board meeting, at the girls past child…
Clingy and cuddly
One of my girls is being more sensitive than usual and it is resulting in clingy and cuddly behaviour. While it is nice to have cuddles, it does get frustrating…
My helpful girl
Julia again helped me with the housework. She was busy vacuuming, and this time I took pictures. Lillian was a bit scared and maybe next time she will give it…
Cloning me would fix everything
One of the downsides to having two kids at once is the fact that you are one person. There are times that both children want to be on your lap…
I don’t feel like I’m winning
Why is it when you think of doing something, you then think of the other thing that you need to do? Currently I am finding it hard to juggle, I…
I don't feel like I'm winning
Why is it when you think of doing something, you then think of the other thing that you need to do? Currently I am finding it hard to juggle, I…
Housework and an outing
Before we went out I asked the girls to clean the living room up. This did not happen until Daddy supervised, although this quick job took nearly an hour to…
Shoe Obsessed
Currently the girls have set up a shoe shop in the living room. They have raided mummy and daddy’s room to get shoes for the shop. Julia is the shop…